Quick answers
- Does Sandra L. Ridings-Hesser accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sandra L. Ridings-Hesser accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sandra L. Ridings-Hesser see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,379 Original Medicare patients and 2,762 services for Sandra L. Ridings-Hesser. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sandra L. Ridings-Hesser's NPI number?
- 1215919121. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sandra L. Ridings-Hesser, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,379 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,762 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)1,230 services
- Screening mammography (77067)1,228 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)147 services
- Diagnostic mammography of both breasts (77066)88 services
- Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast (77065)51 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety23%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sandra L. Ridings-Hesser is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 Dowell Springs Blvd, Suite 200Knoxville, TN 37909 (865) 584‑0291
- 7945 Wolf River BlvdGermantown, TN 38138 (901) 683‑0055
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sandra L. Ridings-Hesser as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The West Clinic P.C.118 clinicians in the group
- Kamilia F Kozlowski9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The West Clinic P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215919121 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians